Wascoite Rough – Coffee Cream Strata with Opal Pattern – Biggs Coffee Agate
This stunning Wascoite shows great opal pattern along the outside with dense, highly silicated agate on the inside. This material also went by the name Coffee Agate, and this piece is a great demonstration of why. A nice example of a byproduct stone from Oregon’s famous Biggs Picture Jasper mines.
SPECIFICATIONS
• Material: Natural Wascoite (Biggs Coffee Agate)
• Dimensions: 121mm x 73mm x 51mm (Inches - 4.8" x 2.9" x 2.0")
• Weight: 712 grams (1 lb 9.1 oz)
• Rarity: Rare
• Origin: Near Wasco, Oregon, USA
• Condition: Natural rough, unpolished
Wascoite is a type of agate found near Wasco, Oregon, and is a byproduct of a Biggs Picture Jasper mine in the area. For years this material was thought to be just common agate, but after cutting and experimenting, its unique beauty was quickly discovered. It often has a strata of coffee and cream-like colors with small areas of transparent agate creating visual depth. Also known as Biggs Coffee Agate or China Hollow Agate, this material tends to be very solid and takes a mirror polish.
WHAT MAKES IT SPECIAL
The opal pattern on the exterior combined with dense silicated agate inside makes this a versatile cutter. Mirror polish potential from a stone connected to iconic Biggs Junction heritage.
PERFECT FOR
• Cabochon cutting
• Mirror polish slabs
• Oregon agate collectors
PHOTO NOTE: Photographed wet. Natural rough may show surface texture. Colors vary on monitors.
Rough stones may contain natural fractures, pits, or inclusions typical of unpolished material.
This listing is for the exact piece shown in photos.
